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Barrasso: The Geopolitical Importance of U.S. Energy Dominance Cannot Be Overstated

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, recently spoke at a full committee hearing to examine the use of energy as a tool and a weapon, and ensuring energy security for the United States and its allies. Barrasso said President Biden inherited an energy dominant American …

March 11, 2022

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City Approves Adoption of ICC Building Codes

On September 22, 2021, the State of Wyoming adopted the 2021 International Codes. City Public Works Director Lane Thompson said to retain home rule, the City must adopt the same codes as the State within six months. The Council this week approved third and final reading of an ordinance adopting the codes. Lane Thompson Thompson …

March 11, 2022

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Smith Retiring from JCHC

The Hospital Board of Trustees of the Johnson County Healthcare Center were informed that two employees would be leaving the facility this month. CEO Luke Senden said Marketing Director Jennifer Burden has resigned and the search is on to find her replacement. Senden also said Crystal Smith, former director at the Family Medical Center, also …

March 11, 2022

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Latest Longmire Book Hell and Back Available September 6

Hell and Back, the latest book in the Longmire series by author Craig Johnson, will be available on September 6. According to a release from Johnson, the story takes Sheriff Walt Longmire to the very limits of his sanity to do battle with the most dangerous adversary he’s ever faced. Himself. The release explains further, …

March 11, 2022

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Commission Recommends How Special Districts Use Settlement Funds

With Johnson County looking to receive $22.7 million in tax settlement money with Carbon Creek/US Realm, that means special districts, as well as the county and the school district, will be getting significant amounts of funding over the next eight years. Although the agreement still needs to be ratified by the bankruptcy judge, it does …

March 11, 2022

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Cheyenne Frontier Days Announces 2022 Concert Lineup

Cheyenne Frontier Days has announced the concert line-up for the 2022 version of the Daddy of ‘Em All. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, March 16th. Jason Aldean and Gabby Barrett – Friday, July 22nd Dierks Bentley and Chancey Williams – Saturday, July 23rd Parker McCollum and Ian Munsick and Brett Kissel – Sunday, July 24th …

March 11, 2022

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No Critical Race Theory Bills Made It Through 2022 Wyoming Legislative Session

This story first appeared on Cowboy State Daily The three pieces of legislation related to the controversial topic of critical race theory that were proposed in the Wyoming Legislature this session have all died. Senate File 103 was the third and last of the bills that was still working its way through the legislative process, …

March 10, 2022

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G&F: Sheridan Region Season Setting Meetings

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to the upcoming hunting season setting meetings in the Sheridan Region. Season setting meetings are held each spring to present proposed license allocations, season length changes and other proposals for the coming fall to hunters and the general public. The first meetings will be a …

March 10, 2022

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SAGE, The Brinton and WYO Share MORE ART

The WYO Theater is partnering with SAGE Community Arts and The Brinton to host a two-day art celebration of legendary sculptor and painter Amedeo Modigliani.   Coined, “More Art: Modigliani”, this mini festival opens Thursday at 6 p.m., March 24, in the Mars Black Box Theater with a portraiture demonstration by contemporary Native American artist

March 10, 2022

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City Council talks ARPA funds

During a recent broadcast of Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse program, Sheridan City Council members Kristen Jennings and Steve Brantz spoke on the long process of obligating the $2.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds that have been allocated to the city. Fund expenditures must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024; and spent by Dec. …

March 10, 2022

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